get geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. >>> a story of bravery and fearlessness this morning. the blood-soaked drug trafficking wars of mexico. the former mayor of a small town west of mexico city stood up to violent drug traffickers and paid with her life. 36-year-old maria santos gorrostieta had already survived two assassination attempts and witnessed the murder of her husband. two weeks ago while driving with her daughter she was ambushed and abducted. the daily mail reports she begged her assailants to leave her child alone as she was dragged away. her battered body was found days later along the side of a road. we have more on the story from cnn's senior latin american affairs editor. rafael, good morning. >> good morning, deb. mexico officials say when the mayor was found, her hands were tied behind her back. the body also showed signs of a severe blow to the back of her head. maria santos gorrostieta was the mayor of the small community of tiquicheo from 2008 t